Golden Oatmeal
By: Katie Abramowitz
Serves: 2
Total Time: 5-7 minutes
Your classic oatmeal with a few kicks. This recipe, packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, will keep you full and satisfied for your morning (Gunnars, 2018). It stores well in the refrigerator if you want to double or triple the recipe and make a big batch for the week. Don’t forget the ground pepper—it is said to magnify the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric (Olendzki & Chaiken, 2019) and also adds a nice little kick to your morning meal!
Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats (either old-fashioned or quick-cooking, but NOT instant)
2 cups water
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
¼ teaspoon cinnamon (Ceylon cinnamon, if possible)
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Secret ingredient: pinch of ground black pepper
Instructions:
Combine oats and water in a pot and place on the stove at medium heat.
Shake in turmeric, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and add a pinch of black pepper.
Cook oatmeal for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired consistency and golden in color. For a thinner consistency, add a little more water or milk of your choice.
Pour into bowls, and you’re ready to serve! Top oatmeal with your favorite fruit (I always do strawberries and blueberries!) and/or granola. OPTIONAL: For sweeter oatmeal, mash a banana on a plate and mix it into your golden oatmeal before adding toppings! And there’s always honey or agave if you’d like it even sweeter.
Reference List:
Gunnars, K. (2018, July 13). 10 Proven Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin Retrieved July 27, from https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric
Olendzki, B., & Chaiken, J. (2019). Using Black Pepper to Enhance the Anti-Inflammatory effects of Turmeric. Retrieved July 27, from https://www.umassmed.edu/nutrition/blog/blog-posts/2019/6/using-black-pepper-to-enhance-the-anti-inflammatory-effects-of-turmeric/